Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date 29 March 2019 Previous inspection date 30 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder and assistant create a warm and welcoming environment. Children are happy and content in their care. This secure foundation helps children to feel confident to seek out play experiences, supporting their learning and development. n The environment is organised with a good range of age-appropriate resources indoors and outside. n Children's early literacy skills are well supported. The childminder and assistant read to children with enthusiasm and animation. They encourage children to explore stories using effective questioning to extend their imaginations. n Parents praise the childminder and assistant. They comment on how they feel assured that their children are having the 'best, positive, thoughtful, learning platform in the crucial early years'. n The childminder and assistant make good use of further training and development opportunities. This helps them to review and upskill their practice.

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This provision is good

n The childminder and assistant have developed good lines of communication with the other settings that children also attend. They share information on the progress of children which helps to promote consistency in their learning. n The childminder and assistant do not obtain the views of children or parents when evaluating the effectiveness of the provision. n The childminder and assistant do not use every opportunity to clearly respond to children to further support their early speaking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n obtain the views of children and parents to further enhance how the provision is evaluated n improve interactions with children to develop their early speaking skills even more.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documents and suitability checks of the people living in the household. n The inspector conducted a tour of the premises. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed findings. n The inspector observed the quality of learning and teaching throughout the day. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and assistant confidently explain the appropriate steps to take if they are concerned about the welfare of a child. They can recognise any potential signs that may indicate that children are at risk of harm. The childminder and assistant are fully aware of the signs that may suggest children and their families are vulnerable to extreme views or ideas. The childminder and assistant work together to review how well the provision is working. Overall, they review what is working well and what needs to change. For example, the childminder and assistant have recently adapted the indoor environment to allow children to access resources more easily. This helps to extend their learning opportunities and ability to make choices in play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and assistant work closely with parents to gather information on what children can do when they first start. This helps to create a clear starting point for learning and helps them to meet the individual needs of children. Effective observations are carried out periodically, allowing the childminder and assistant to gain a clear overview of how children are progressing. This also helps in planning meaningful play experiences for them. Children are provided with lots of opportunities to learn about the wider world. For example, they collect frogspawn from the park and discuss how they are going to watch it grow into frogs. The childminder and assistant provide a consistently good level of teaching. They support children well in their emerging mathematical development and problem-solving skills. For example, children begin to understand shape, space and measure as they fill and pour with containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and assistant are positive role models. Children are treated with respect and kindness. This contributes to children feeling valued, which helps to promote positive behaviour. Children enjoy frequent trips out to the local community, including the playground and the shops. These outings allow children to socialise and to develop an understanding of risk, such as road safety. Babies are cared for sensitively. The childminder and assistant are attuned to their needs, such as feeling hungry or tired. Children are provided with healthy, home-made meals. They are given clear messages about the links between physical exercise and keeping healthy. For example, children discuss how exercise helps to grow their muscles as they excitedly jump, skip and hop on the indoor exercise mats.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They communicate their views and ideas with confidence. Older children engage in critical thinking while listening to stories. They consider and discuss why the characters from the book are wearing coats and why the street lights are on. Children develop good levels of dexterity as they use tweezers to pick up small objects. Babies happily explore the various sensory resources available. All children are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY104369 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10069475 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Halewood, Knowsley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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